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A Taste of Loch Lomond Book Launches with Live Cooking Demo at the Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
The launch will include a live cooking demonstration by Johnny Aitken, Food & Beverage Director at the Lodge on Loch Lomond, followed by the unveiling of the book and a photo call on Sunday, 7 September 2025.
Scottish Food & Drink September Returns To Celebrate Innovation Across the Sector
Scotland Food & Drink, the leadership organisation for the nation’s food and drink industry, has officially launched Scottish Food & Drink September – a month-long celebration of Scotland’s world-class food and drink.
Jimmy Buchan Awarded Freedom of the City of London in Honour of Lifetime Contribution to the Seafood Industry
Jimmy Buchan, a respected leader and lifelong advocate for the UK seafood sector, has been formally admitted to the “Freedom of the City of London”, following his recent admittance as a Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers.
Bladnoch Distillery announces partnership with Wigtown Book Festival
Bladnoch, Scotland’s oldest privately-owned Scotch whisky distillery has announced a partnership with the 27th annual Wigtown Book Festival.
Grants Rebrands for a New Generation of Ready Meals
Grants newly reimagined canned ready meals range reflects the changing tastes of today’s consumer, combining convenience with high quality ingredients and recipes developed to suit modern lifestyles.
New venison micro-processor unit now up and running at Benderloch, Appin
25 August saw the launch of a new venison chill and micro-processor unit at Forest Lodge, Benderloch, Appin. The new facility will process mainly red and roe deer from Lochnell and other landholdings in the area for sale locally and to feed into the supply chain for sale further afield across Scotand and the UK.
Farm to Fork producer The Farmer’s Son says eat better and support British farmers – as they secure listing with world-renowned Department store Fortnum & Mason
The Farmer’s Son, who produce some of Scotland's best Black Pudding & Haggis, have secured a listing with the prestigious Fortnum & Mason department store in London.
Edinburgh Festival visitors develop a taste for haggis
A renowned Scottish haggis producer has experienced a hike in sales, which it believes is due to strong demand from tourists visiting the Edinburgh Fringe.
Scotland Food & Drink launches second bookable tourism experiences programme
The Appetite for More Programme, which is now open for applications, aims to support 25 Scottish food and drink businesses to grow their tourism offering.
Balcaskie Estate opens gates to food, drink and rural businesses
Why grow a business alone when there’s land, resources, investment and know-how to tap into? That’s the message from Fife’s Balcaskie Estate, which is opening the gates to its organic and regenerative-focused farm to sustainable businesses and start-ups looking for a leg-up to help them grow, as part of Pitch Up! 2025.